Drivers are being warned about a number of road closures that are in place across the North East this week.
While some roads are fully closed, other roads have lane closures and temporary traffic measures in place affecting some of the region's busiest routes.
Drivers are urged to make allowances for these closures and alter their travel arrangements if necessary.
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Diversion routes may also be in place on various roads, so motorists are urged to see if any of the works on this list are likely to disrupt their journeys. These road closures are for the week starting from Monday, November 14 to Sunday, November 20.
Here is a rundown of all the road closures in the region this week:
Newcastle:
A189 - Jesmond Dene Road - In both directions closed due to gas main work between B1600 Osborne Road and Matthew Bank. Until 14th November.
A189 - Camperdown Way - One lane closed due to roadworks on A189 at A1056 Killingworth Way. On the roundabout. Near to High Gosforth Park. Until 7th April 2023.
A695 - Plummer Street - Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on A695 Plummer Street at Railway Street. Until 2nd December.
Jubilee Road - Gosforth - Temporary traffic lights due to telecoms work on Jubilee Road at Kenton Road. Until 29th November.
Kingsway - Fenham - Kingsway in both directions closed due to roadworks between Fenham Hall Drive and Queensway. Until 29th March 2023.
Redheugh Bridge Road - Newcastle - Redheugh Bridge Road closed due to roadworks from Shot Factory Lane to A695 Railway Street. Until 12:47 on 29th June 2023.
Redheugh Bridge Road - Newcastle - Redheugh Bridge Road in both directions closed due to roadworks from Shot Factory Lane to A695 Railway Street. Until 31st December 2023.
Strawberry Lane - Newcastle - Strawberry Lane in both directions closed due to roadworks from Strawberry Place to St Andrews Street. From 25th August to 23rd February 2023.
Gateshead:
Birtley Lane - Birtley - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Birtley Lane at The Springs. Until 18:00 on 25th November.
Laxford - Birtley - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Laxford in both directions from Errol Place to Rosslyn Place. Until 16th November.
Tantallon - Birtley - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Tantallon in both directions between Glenluce and Dunvegan. Until 18:00 on 21st December.
Teams Street - Gateshead - Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on Team Street at Rose Street. Until 17:00 on 18th November.
A1 Western Bypass - Gateshead - Narrow lanes and speed restriction of 50 mph due to major widening works on A1 Western Bypass in both directions from J67 Kingsway South (Coalhouse Roundabout) to A1(M) J65 / A194M Birtley. Work to create an extra lane in each direction. Until 31st May 2025.
Sunderland:
A183 - Chester Road - Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on A183 Chester Road at Burnaby Street. Until 17:00 on 23rd December.
A1018 - Newcastle Road - Temporary traffic lights due to electricity work on A1018 Newcastle Road at Portobello Lane. Until 23rd November.
B1286 - East Herrington - Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on B1286 Silksworth Road at Longmeadows. Until 17:00 on 18th November.
Burdon Lane - Ryhope - No through traffic allowed due to roadworks on Burdon Lane in both directions between Woodham Drive ( Ryhope , Sunderland) and Burdon Turn-off (Burdon, Sunderland). Construction of the new Ryhope to Doxford Link road. Until 11th August 2023.
Burdon Lane - Ryhope - Temporary traffic lights due to telecoms work on Burdon Lane near Bevan Avenue. Until 14th November.
Burdon Lane - Ryhope - Temporary traffic lights due to telecoms work on Burdon Lane at Thomas Street. Until 25th November.
Burnhope Road - Washington - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Burnhope Road near Westerhope Road. Until 13th December.
Castle Road - Washington - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Castle Road at Bamburgh Close. Until 25th November.
Crozier Street - Sunderland - Temporary traffic lights due to electricity work on Crozier Street at A1018 Newcastle Road. Until 23rd November.
Durham Road - East Rainton - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Durham Road at Corrighan Terrace. Until 30th November.
Farringdon Row - Sunderland - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Farringdon Row at A1231 Silksworth Row. Until 14th November.
Garden Place - Sunderland - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Garden Place near Dun Cow Street. Until 30th November.
Hendon Road East - Hendon - Hendon Road East in both directions closed due to roadworks between Extension Road and Woodbine Street. Until 12th December.
High Street West - Sunderland - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on High Street West near Garden Place. Until 18th November.
Hylton Road - Sunderland - Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on Hylton Road at Gilsland Street. Until 17:00 on 24th November.
Moor Terrace - Hendon - Moor Terrace in both directions closed due to roadworks between Extension Road and Lawrence Street. Until 12th December.
Redburn Row - Houghton le Spring - Redburn Row in both directions closed due to roadworks between Black Boy Road and B1284. Until 21st September 2023.
Northumberland:
A1171 - Westmorland Way - In both directions closed due to roadworks between Northumbrian Road and A1172 Station Road. Until 31st March 2023.
A1 - Felton - Contraflow and roadworks on A1 between Felton Turn Off (Felton) and Newton on the Moor (Newton on the Moor). Expect delays. From 6:00 on 1st October to 6:00 on 19th November.
A68 - Kiln Pit Way - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A68 near Lead Road. Until 14th November.
Gordon Terrace West - Stakeford - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Gordon Terrace West at A1147 East View. Until 30th November.
A1068 - Ashington - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A1068 near Rothbury Drive. Until 7th December.
B1331 - Bedlington - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on B1331 in both directions between Browns Buildings and Westmorland Avenue. Until 2nd December.
B1337 - Ulgham - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on B1337 at Manor Farm. Until 14th November.
B6139 - Ratcliffe Road - Temporary traffic lights due to long-term roadworks on B6319 Ratcliffe Road near Church Street. Temporary lights will be in place while works are carried out on the bridge. Until 21st January 2023.
Runnymede Road - Ponteland - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on Runnymede Road in both directions near Fox Covert Lane. Until 18:00 on 2nd December.
Station Road - Ashington - Station Road in both directions closed due to carriageway repairs between A196 Lintonville Terrace and John Street. Until 22nd November.
Station Road - Ashington - Station Road in both directions closed due to roadworks from A196 Lintonville Terrace to John Street. Until 22nd November.
County Durham:
A693 - Oxhill - One lane closed due to telecoms work on A693 in both directions between Park Road and Coniscliffe Road. Until 18th November.
A167 - Browney Lane - Browney Lane in both directions closed due to roadworks from A167 (Sunderland Bridge) to St Johns Road (Meadowfield). Until 12th December.
North Railway Street - Durham - Temporary traffic lights due to electricity work on North Railway Street at Back North Terrace. Until 25th November.
Wallnook Lane - Langley Park - Wallnook Lane in both directions closed due to roadworks between Front Terrace and Firs Terrace. Until 31st December 2024.
North Tyneside:
Liddell Street - North Shields - Temporary traffic lights due to long-term roadworks on Liddell Street near Clive Street. Until 13th May 2024.
Nile Street - North Shields - Nile Street in both directions closed due to electricity work between Railway Street and West Percy Street. Until 18th November.
Tyne Street - North Shields - Tyne Street in both directions closed due to roadworks from Union Street to Stephenson Street. Until 15th May 2023.
South Tyneside:
A183 - Sea Road - Temporary traffic lights due to roadworks on A183 Sea Road near B1344. Until 17:00 on 9th December.
A185 - Victoria - Temporary traffic lights due to gas main work on A185 Victoria Road West at Chaffinch Drive. Until 18th November.
Birchington Avenue - South Shields - Birchington Avenue in both directions closed due to gas main work between Aston Street and Crondall Street. Until 22nd November.
West Holborn - South Shields - West Holborn in both directions closed due to roadworks from Laygate Street to Weetman Street. Until 18:00 on 31st March 2023.
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